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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 750.03 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 750.03 and 368.10 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 750.03 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/750.03 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 750.03 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 276,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,086.04/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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